as in thief
one who steals
the pincher of the stolen electronics was caught by the police trying to sell them
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These larvae of the Dobson fly are rather hideous, actually, featuring long segmented bodies and nasty pinchers that will nip at your fingertips.
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Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 23 May 2024
Penny pincher alert: There’s street parking, so no need to valet.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 May 2024
The silicone pinchers are designed to easily grip handles on a hot pot or when working with your outdoor grill.
—Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
We were particularly impressed by how much stronger our baby's hands and pincher skills were after playing with the magic tissue box for a few weeks.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 17 Jan. 2024
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Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 23 May 2024
Penny pincher alert: There’s street parking, so no need to valet.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 May 2024
The silicone pinchers are designed to easily grip handles on a hot pot or when working with your outdoor grill.
—Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
We were particularly impressed by how much stronger our baby's hands and pincher skills were after playing with the magic tissue box for a few weeks.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 17 Jan. 2024
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“Pincher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pincher. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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